Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / September 13

Vikings fans will love Paul Allen's Week 1 highlights — Packers fans won't

Paul Allen, the longtime radio announcer of the Minnesota Vikings, is known for voicing some viral audio highlights, and Sunday was another opportunity as the Vikings rallied for 29 second-half points to beat the rival Green Bay Packers 39-22 in the season opener.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 13

Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers

Justin Jefferson caught eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings closed the game with 29 unanswered points for a 39-22 win to stun the Green Bay Packers in the season opener for both teams on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 13

Carson Wentz earns massive bonus following Vikings win

He went on to pick up the win and also a massive bonus for his efforts as well.

Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

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NFL News / Bring Me The News / September 13

Vikings-Packers reaction: Green Bay's gifts, robbed of a run, chunks, and a surge

The Minnesota Vikings overcame an injury to starting quarterback Kyler Murray, rallying with 22 unanswered points in the second half to beat the Green Bay Packers, 39-22, in a thrilling border battle to open the 2026-27 NFL regular season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 13

3 winners and 5 losers from Minnesota Vikings’ improbable 39-22 win over Green Bay Packers

If you would have told me in the first half that the Minnesota Vikings would have won by double digits, I would have laughed at you. It was an insane game for the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Vikings Turn To QB Carson Wentz After Kyler Murray Concussion

After spending most of their offseason deciding between veteran free agent addition Kyler Murray and former 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy for their starting quarterback position, Minnesota’s offense is now depending on the arm of Carson Wentz.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Justin Jefferson Incident in Vikings-Packers Game to Draw NFL Punishment

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been one of the best players at his position since he entered the NFL during the 2020 season.

Kyler Murray News / Field Level Media / September 13

Vikings QB Kyler Murray (concussion) ruled out vs. Packers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was ruled out of Sunday's game against the visiting Green Bay Packers after suffering a concussion on scramble in the first quarter.

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Kyler Murray News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Vikings QB Kyler Murray Ruled Out With Concussion

Vikings QB Kyler Murray was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Packers after a late hit to the head in the first quarter caused a concussion. He walked off the field under his own power but went straight into the locker room for evaluation and was replaced by QB Carson Wentz.

Kyler Murray News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

Kyler Murray suffers frightening injury in Week 1

Kyler Murray suffered a frightening injury during the first quarter of his Minnesota Vikings debut on Sunday. Murray was hit hard by two Green Bay Packers players at the end of a scramble late in the first quarter of Sunday’s game at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / September 13

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is off to a difficult start with the team, as he was forced to exit the season opener against the Green Bay Packers after getting injured.

Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Minnesota Vikings have a few surprise inactives vs. Packers, including multiple NFL Draft picks

The Minnesota Vikings announced their inactives ahead of Sunday’s game and it included three 2026 NFL Draft picks. The Minnesota Vikings released their inactive list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, and it raises a lot of questions about the state of the roster.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13

3 Potential J.J. McCarthy Trade Partners for Vikings After Week 1 QB News

The Minnesota Vikings selected University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The general manager at the time, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, even traded up from pick No.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Minnesota Vikings Shake Up Roster Before Packers Showdown

The Minnesota Vikings added two veteran practice-squad players to the active roster Saturday, elevating running back DeeJay Dallas and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Green Bay Packers at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 12

3 Vikings Who Could Be Traded Before September Is Over

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for their season opener on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. While that is a game the purple and gold can't look past, the future of some players on the 53-man roster doesn't feel secure.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 12

Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener

While people are focused on what's going on on the field, the Vikings have made a move off the field.

Why Vikings' J.J. McCarthy's demotion to QB3 was not 'a big surprise at all'

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy

Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to address supposed work ethic concerns about Kyler Murray

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Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 12

Grading Harrison Smith's Vikings Contract After Full Details Revealed

On Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings announced that veteran safety Harrison Smith will return to the team for the 2026 NFL season. This will be the 15th year in the league for the former Notre Dame defender.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Vikings revise starting CB’s contract before Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings have a rivalry game against the Green Bay Packers on the docket for Week 1 this Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET during which their secondary will be tested by the Jordan Love-led Packers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 10

Why Vikings' J.J. McCarthy's demotion to QB3 was not 'a big surprise at all'

McCarthy’s career took another turn on Wednesday when he was demoted to QB3 behind starter Kyler Murray and backup Carson Wentz.

Kyler Murray beating J.J. McCarthy in QB battle came down to one deciding factor

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy

Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to address supposed work ethic concerns about Kyler Murray

Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray

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Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 10

Harrison Smith Addresses Vikings Return

This past weekend, Harrison Smith worked out an agreement to play for the Vikings in 2026. The deal was finalized after training camp, but team and player remained in contact with one another throughout the offseason in this case.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Jordan Love is unbothered by Micah Parsons' absence vs. Vikings

The Green Bay Packers will be without their top defensive player for the season opener.

Insider makes Jordan Love prediction amid absence of Josh Jacobs

Packers' plan at running back revealed with Josh Jacobs situation in flux

Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 10

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of McCarthy

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy's inconsistent play when under center in 2025 — he threw for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions — caused the Vikings to change their tune on him as their future.

Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray

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